Hot Metal 1986
What is Hot Metal?
Hot Metal is a British sitcom produced by London Weekend Television that explores the British newspaper industry. The series was broadcast between 1986 and 1988 on the ITV network, running for two series along with a special episode for Comic Relief in 1989.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 16, 1986
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Hot Metal is a British sitcom produced by London Weekend Television that explores the British newspaper industry. The series was broadcast between 1986 and 1988 on the ITV network, running for two series along with a special episode for Comic Relief in 1989.
The show centers on the daily crucible, the dullest newspaper in Fleet Street, which undergoes a dramatic transformation when it is taken over by media magnate Terence Twiggy Rathbone. Editor Harry Stringer is promoted to managing editor and replaced by Russell Spam, who turns the publication into a sensation-seeking scandal rag with the help of gutter journalist Greg Kettle.
Should you watch it?
“A dull Fleet Street newspaper turns into a scandal rag under a ruthless media magnate.”
- Explores the inner workings and dramatic shifts of the British newspaper industry
- Features a complete run spanning two series broadcast between 1986 and 1988, plus a special
- Produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network
- Viewers seeking modern streaming options will find no explicit platform availability listed in the provided material.
Watch it if you enjoy classic British sitcoms focused on the media industry and tabloid culture.
This is a television sitcom with a comedic tone exploring 1980s British newspaper culture.
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Is Hot Metal worth watching?
It is a British sitcom produced by London Weekend Television that satirizes the 1980s newspaper industry.
What is the binge duration for Hot Metal?
The series aired for two series on the ITV network between 1986 and 1988, alongside a special episode for Comic Relief in 1989.
What are the essential episodes of Hot Metal?
The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes, though the run includes two series and a 1989 special.
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